DP Seals invests to support aerospace customers

ERJ staff report (PRW)

Rubber manufacturer DP Seals has invested in new equipment and a new production unit in Poole to better serve the aerospace market.

The company, which makes custom seals, gaskets and mouldings, has invested £150,000 in two new 300-tonne moulding presses and other equipment for its new 2,500 square foot facility.

DP Seals said: “Unlike the presses they replace, these presses use vacuum around the platen area, resulting in improved material flow and air management in larger mouldings, a cleaner atmosphere for the operators and longer life for the moulds. The facility's manufacturing capability has been further augmented with additional dedicated product cleaning capability.”

To support its growing aerospace business, DP Seals attained AS 9100 accreditation in 2009. It said the new aerospace facility allows it to maintain a clear focus on the stringent requirements of the demanding quality management standards of the aerospace sector and on its recent BAE Systems accreditation.

Steve Garrett has been appointed to manage operations in the facility. He said: “Now, we can focus directly on our aerospace customer base and respond immediately to their enquiries. All aspects of aerospace production are centralised in the new facility, including the all-important product tracking documentation systems, with only inspection provided by the main factory.”

From PRW.com (A Crain publication)

Press release from DP Seals